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THE PACIFIC COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER : HONOLULU, MAY 20 , 1S9S.THE PACIFICCommercial Advertiser,W. N. ARMSTRONG EDITOR.FRIDAY ::::::: MAY 20.AN EVENT.It would be indeed one of the roman--cesof history, if the American fortes,rn route to the Philippines, should usethese Islands for a coaling and supplystation, and by authority of the American Congress should plant the Haghere even for an hour. Heretofore, thediscussion upon annexation has beenlargely speculative estimates of thevalue of this port, from a strategicpoint of view. Even the most earnestdebaters looked only to the distantfuture for conformation of their respective views. Men like SenatorWhite admitted no combination of circumstances that would give strategicvalue to these Islands. We believethat no member of Congress, who wasin favor of, or opposed to annexation,ever suggested in debate the possiblecontingency of American soldiers, withcavalry and artillery, crossing theocean Westward to the shores of theFar East, and the making of Hawaii acamp fire and bivouac of their trackless path. Suddenly, in the verytwinkling of an eye, this tidal waveof war rises in the Atlantic, and withthe marvelous speed of such waves,moves towards the Pacific, and maywithin a few hours, bear into this porton its crest, the American legions.The daring of Dewey's fleet confusesthe thoughts of men, and bids fair tochange the map of the Orient. Theshells of the Baltimore crumbled theSpanish ports, but more than that, theyloosened up some American traditions.Marvelous as the rapid growth of thepeople of the United States has been,there are few better evidences of itssearching vitality than the suddenplunge into the Orient.officer. He is responsible for discipline. He may not see the way clear toallow any general liberty to the men.We hope he will let the boys out without restraint. But discipline will bemaintained, and it may involve somerestrictions.A SUDDEN SURRENDER.It would not be surprising if the nextmail brought news that Spain had asked for a suspension of hostilities, anddesired to negotiate peace on the termsof the independence of Cuba, with therestoration of the Philippines. It isher last chance to preserve somethingout of the Cuban wreck. If Spain takesthis action at once the Government ofthe United States might consent to impose upon Cuba the whole or a part ofthe Cuban debt. Spanish "honor" maybe satisfied like that of the bombasticfellow, who engaged in a fight to savehis honor, and after his nose was bitten off by his opponent, declared thathis "honor" was satisfied, and he wouldretire like a gentleman.When the Spanish Queen asked thePope to pray for the success of theSpanish arms, she forgot that the HolyFather had eight millioms of American Catholics to pray for also. He wasseverely bound to maintain a neutrality of. prayer.IF THE SOLDIERS COME.As the existing war is solely in theinterests of humanity, there is everyreason for the union of all races herein the welcome of the American troops4f they should call at this port. We belleve that the Englishmen should joinin the welcome, in response to the feeling of the mother country. The warmsympathy of Englishmen everywhereelse, in this war against barbarism,should not be suppressed here, because there are some political antagonists in existence. It should neverbe said, if the American troops callhere, that while" the British Queen-warmly sympathises, as we believe,with the Americans in the efforts tosuppress revolting barbarism, her subjects on these Islands, for fear of thepolitical aspects of the case and froman entirely personal standpoint, wentoff and sulked, and filled the air withtheir suspicions. When CommodoreTatnall saw the British warships nearly disabled in the fight with, the Chinese before the ports of the Feihoriver, and sent his boat's crew to workthe British guns, he simply said:"Blood is thicker than water." He didnot stop to balance up the morals ofthe British war with China, nor didhe pull down his books, and read aboutthe obligations of neutrals. PresidentMcKinley sent this message to theLondon Times: "Not the Governmentalone, but the whole Nation feel mostdeeply the good will sent to themacross the sea." We expect when theBritish Queen through her Cabinet,touches tho button that fires the heartsof Britons everywhere, in this righteous cause, and the hearts also of, 'Themen of the Four New Nations, and theIslands of the sea,' that our Englishcolony here will not cut the wires thatrun back through the seas to the Royalhand."It is not for the Englishmen here toask only, but to demand that they salute the coming flag, across which iswritten in letters of gold, "not forconquest."Whether the Germans will sympathize with the millions of their owncountrymen who are under the Starsand Stripes is for them to say. Theymay follow the cold neutrality of theFatherland. They may, with the richstores of American gold flung intotheir laps, for near a quarter of a century, warm to a glow of gratitude, thatforgets neutrality for a moment. It isfor them to decide. The Americansborn and residing here do not ask theiraid and comfort.' It is merely an occasion for some tribute to the Nationthat has given them wealth.It is not any simple affair to suitably entertain the American troops, ifthey should visit this port. There isan abundance and enthusiasm andmeans for doing a handsome thing.But, it must not be forgotten that astate of war exists, and the soldiers arenot on any picnic. What liberty maybe extended to the men, while thetransports are here, is of course within the discretion of the commandingLeilanis Want Money.The members of the Leilani BoatClub are most anxious to have a beginning made on their proposed boathouse, but at the present time, thisseem to. be as far off as ever. Thecommittee in whose charge the matterof raising a sufficient sum was left, hassucceeded in getting $800 of the $1,000desired. The last $200 is a very longtime coming. It will require $1,500 tocomplete the structure which it is proposed to build, but the remaining $500will not be needed immediately. Thesympathizers of the Leilani Boat Clubhave now a good chance to step to thefront and assure their favorites of aspeedy beginning of what they haveTHIS DAY.HOUSEHOLDFIN TOREAT AUCTION.AT 10 A. M.,At my salesrooms, Queen street, I willsell at public auction,BEDROOM SETS,EXTENSION DININGROOM TABLES,DINING ROOM FURNITURE.Jas. F. Morgan,AUCTIONEER.AUCTION SALEOFHORSES and MULESOn Saturday, May 21st,At 12 o'clock noon, at stables of J. I.Dowsett, Queen street, I will sell atPublic Auction about25 HEAD OF HORSES AND MULES.Jas. F. Morgan,AUCTIONEER.IAuction SaleOFResidence on Emma St.On Saturday, May 21st,AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON,At my salesroom, Queen street, I willsell at Public Auction the residence ofMrs. C. F. Bush on Emma street belowthe Royal School property and adjoining the residence of Jas. Campbell, Esq.The property has a frontage of 101feet on Emma street and is from 178to 200 feet deep.There is a commodious dwellingbouse on the property, containing parlor, dining room, 7 bedrooms, pantry,etc.There are also two cottages, containing 2 rooms each.An excellent opportunity to purchasea residence close to town.For further particulars apply toJas. F. Morgran,AUCTIONEER.looked forward to for so long a time.J. F. Colburn has the present financesand will undoubtedly be glad to receive whatever those who are disposedto contribute fell they can afford.A PLEASING AFFAIR.Sir Robert and Lady Herron Entertain at lleron-Dyke.Sir Robert and Lady Herron gave avery successful dance at their residence, Heron-Dyke, last evening atwhich some 125 guests were present.There were 18 numbers on the program and dancing continued untilnearly 2 o'clock.The floor had been carefully prepared for the occasion and was in excellent condition. The house was profusely decorated with palms and vasesand festoons of maile. Flags weredraped about the entrance. Strings oflanterns hung from the trees on thelawn and on the verandas. Supperwas served at small tables on thelawn.The guests included many prominent society people who expressed toSir Robert and Lady Herron theirthanks for a most delightful evening'sentertainment.I have been a sufferer from chronicdiarrhoea ever since the war and haveused all kinds of medicines for it. Atlast I found one remedy that has beena success as a cure, and that is Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and DiarrhoeaRemedy. P. E. Grisham, Gaars Mills,La. For sale by all Druggists andDealers. Benson, Smith & Co., Ltd.,Wholesale Agents for H. I.The Gazette (semi-weekly) will beissued in time for the outgoing mailstoday.ANDPnwp.rfim vr ilil XJJL XL 1A walk through mostany section of thi3 cityat night when all is stillwill cause anyone to wonder why more sicknessdoes not exist. The obnoxious orders from defective sewerage and manyother causes ought to beovercome and that at once.5CENTSAGALLONLook after your cesspools, water closets andgarbage barrels. They arefever producers. Keepthem free from offensiveodors.It eaves doctor's bills.ODORLESS 11I .Much simpler and moreconvenient than Chlorideof Lime, Carbolic Acidand many other disinfectants. Used in all theprominent Hospitals andPublic Buildings throughout the United States.PDRIFI1 THE STUFF.Sold In anyfrom 25 centsGive it a trial.quantityupwards.0 illSole Agents.Hood'sCureLiver IllsPillsWE ARE Leading in All theINHood's Pills are as peculiar and as pleasant, in comparison with all others, as i3Hood's Sarsaparilla.To compound a pill which shall bepleasant to take, shall not be coated withwhat by age becomes insoluble, and whichshall be just that mild stimulant to theliver and bowels which shall help Natureto restore her disordered functions thatis the problem for the pharmacist.It is easy to purge, but that is not whatis wanted. A mild but sure and un-CURJBdisturbing cathartic will set Nature togoing, and relieve the head, the stomach,the liver and all the organs of the bodyfrom the evils of a clogged drainage.The Liver is the gateway between thestomach and the organs which thestomach purveys for. Stop up the gateand death quickly ensues. Burden it withobstructions and a thousand ills result.Hood's Pills CURE Liver ills, sick headache, biliousness, indigestion, nausea,constipation, without purging, withoutpain, without violence.Everybody at sometime needs them.Everybody should keep them on hand atall times for emergencies.Liver IllsHood's Pills are sold by all druggists.25 cents. Sent by mail on receipt of price,by C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., U. S. A.HOBRON DRUG COMPANY,"Wholesale Agents.TIMELY TOPICS0V9May 19, 1898.The summer is coming onand the rains are about finished; the hot, sultry andpenetrating days just commenced. The careful householder,if he be wise, will paint hishouse inside and particularly outside, to insure itsliving to a good old age.If you want to paint theentire house we haveIIUBBUCK'SANDPIONEERWHITE LEAD,with the best oil and allother concomitants. If youonly want to paint yourveranda, or do some touching up the cheapest way isto purchase some of ourIdealReady ,nixedPaint,and you can do the touchingup yourself.We carry the ready mixedpaints in almost every shadeand in quantities to suit,from 1 -gallon tins down toi-pound tins.I Mldime Co.Limited.307 FORT ST.i TT1ooI r TT T A.N0VCtiesA XXUJLll&bUI' C6 VJU. Factories. 50Hollister & CoJm!a Ciars dlrcct from th85$ Hollister & CoJmpFll? 22 oREAL AND WASH VEILS,LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS.Silks, Laces,Lawns and Organdies,Silk Mulls,F. EHLERS & COB. F. EHLERS & CO.Fort Street.5 Hollister & Co.lmport Ciars direct from Havana'XXrl 1 -C c4-r-v JP- Import American Cigars direct from th v2 Hollister & Oo;mpoFrtac?ohries.inf:TobaCOSi ATTollltfT On ImPort Snuff direct from the Factories.0TTn:i. 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